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IRS phone scammers caught!

IRS scams have been a big problem over the past few years, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Luckily, this group of phone scammers were caught!

Just remember that the IRS will never call you and ask you to wire money. They will never email you telling you what you owe. And they will certainly never threaten you!

If you ever have a situation where you are unsure of its legitimacy, please don’t hesitate to call us – we are here to help!

Click here to read the article from the Detroit Free Press

CPA's & Business Advisors

IRS Warns of FAKE Emails…

Beware! The IRS and Security Summit Partners now warn of fake tax bill emails!

The tax bill may claim to be related to the Affordable Care Act. The IRS has received several reports of scammers now sending out fraudulent versions of CP2000 notices for the 2015 tax year via email. Generally, the scam involves an email that includes the fake notices as an attachment.

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The Embezzler Spring 2013 Newsletter



The Embezzler | Spring 2013

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In This Issue:

  • The Price of ‘Free’ Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi connections are easy to find, and fraudsters know this. Not only can they hack into your laptop while you are on an unsecured wireless network and steal your identity, they can steal files off of your computer hard drive, as well.
  • Don’t Fall for Vacation Scams: When you think of a vacation during the winter months, you think of warm tropical islands, beaches, and memories that will last a lifetime. One thing you don’t tend to think of is vacation scams.
  • The IRS Will NOT E-Mail You: A fake e-mail from the IRS might look legitimate, it might even have the IRS logo, but remember… the IRS will never e-mail you.